The UAE and the art of fortifying culture during the pandemic
24 Feb 2021
Muhammad Yusuf,
Features Writer
Three events have occurred, which reflect the never say die spirit of the cultural effort of the Emirates. First, collections of Sharjah Calligraphy Museum have been updated in commemoration of the International Mother Language Day (Feb. 21). Five new works of art or Hilyas (Arabic for “ornament”) which refers to a genre of Ottoman Turkish literature, have been placed on display as part of the museum’s collection.
Hilyas by Islamic calligraphers embody the physical appearance and moral, behavioural and spiritual qualities of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). New pieces on display include the second largest Hilya in the Islamic world (300cm x 230cm), where calligraphist Zeyad Al-Muhandis has used different types of Arabic fonts to create his masterpiece.
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A new feature in the Dubai Public Library smartphone app lets you browse through the library network s collection, pinpointing which branch has the next title on your reading list.
Branded as Find Your Book
, the feature allows users to find and reserve books from any of the emirate s public libraries. The collection spans a variety of titles, from fiction to non-fiction, including books on art, design and business, as well as encyclopaedias and illustrated children’s books. The Dubai Public Library s collection span a variety of titles, from fiction to non-fiction including books on art, design and business, as well as encyclopaedias and illustrated children’s books.